Body language is also very important in communication not only verbal speech. Here are some tips how to read signs and recognize gestures:
How to Read Signs and Recognize Gestures
As we all know, communication is essential in our society. However, advancements in technology have changed the way we correspond with people. Because of this change, it’s easy to forget how important face-to-face contact is. When conversing the “old-fashioned way,” it’s not only verbal speech that is important. Body language is truly a language in its own. Whether you’re at a job interview, talking to a potential, or even just having small talk; there are signs in the eyes, lips, upper body and lower body that can tell you a lot about your conversation. So what does your body language say about you? Here are some research on well-known signs that body language expert’s study and recognize.Check it out.
Studies show that when talking to a person, the information we receive can be broken down as:
• 10% from what the person actually says.
• 40% from the tone and speed of voice.
• 50% from their body language.
Head
• Lowering one’s head can signal a lack of confidence. If someone lowers their head when complimented, they may be shy or timid.
• Sincere smiles encompass the whole face (most noticeable in the eyes).
• False smiles usually only engages the lips.
• Tilting one’s head can symbolize interest in something or someone.
• However, overly tilted heads can be a sign of sympathy.
• When a listener nods, this is usually a positive message and shows that they are interested and paying attention.
• However, excessive nodding can imply that the listener has lost interest but doesn’t want to be rude.
Eyes
• Lowering of the eyes can convey fear, guilt or submission.
• Lack of confidence or apprehensiveness can be displayed when you don’t look into the other person’s eyes.
• One tends to blink more often if nervous or trying to evaluate someone else.
• Wide eyes show more of an interest in a subject or person.
• Starring at someone can be an aggressive gesture of suggest that the one starring feels dominant.
• Recalling a memory is usually done by looking up and to the right.
Upper Body
• Pushing back one’s shoulders can demonstrate power and courage.
• Open arms means one is comfortable with being approached and willing to talk.
• Folded arms show that there is a sort of barricade between them and other people (or their surroundings) and also indicates dissatisfaction.
• Touching the front of the neck can show that someone is interested and concerned about what another is saying.
• Hand movements that are upward and outward signify positive and open messages.
Lower Body
• A wide stance – where one’s feet are positioned far apart – signifies more power and dominance.
• When one sits with legs open and part, they might feel secure in their surroundings.
• Crossed legs can mean several things: relaxed/comfortable, or defensive – depending on how tense the leg muscles are.
• A confident and powerful position is the “Figure of Four Cross” when one’s ankle is atop the other leg’s knee and the top is pointed sideways.
• Bouncing your foot if your legs are crossed can show that you are bored or losing patience.
•When you cross your legs towards another person, you are showing more interest in them than when they are crossed away in the other direction.
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